Physician Hematology / Oncology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

McLaren Northern Michigan in collaboration with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is recruiting a

Hematology / Oncology

physician to join a well-respected, employed practice serving Emmett County and its surrounding communities.  This opportunity offers an immediate practice start-up for a motivated specialist.  This Karmanos Cancer Network practice is attached to the hospital and offers infusion therapy, bone marrow biopsy, laboratory, and an on-site Oncology pharmacist.  The 27-bay infusion center sees daily volumes of 40 patients. Qualified candidates will be BE / BC. Call is shared amongst all providers.

The position consists of an outpatient practice, with inpatient management at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital.  Join a team that includes three highly collegial medical oncologists, two advanced practice providers, two radiation Oncologists, infusion certified RN’s, and a support staff which also includes an infusion manager, clinical trials nurse, research trial nurse, financial navigator, breast navigator, lung head and neck navigator and social worker.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 72 NCI designated sites in the US for Cancer Care.  Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan with 16 network sites providing a footprint which covers 46 of Michigan's 83 counties with a catchment area of 6.7 million people.

Additional highlights of the McLaren Northern Michigan Karmanos Cancer Program include :

• On campus radiation oncology services
• Multidisciplinary participation in tumor boards
• Low dose CT screening
• CT, MRI and PET Scan available on-site

Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren employed providers enjoy a guaranteed income with a performance-based bonus and sign on bonus.  Comprehensive benefits include CME funds, med mal insurance plus tail coverage,

health / vision / dental

insurances, relocation, license / DEA reimbursement and a generous PTO plan.

FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS

McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed regional referral center located in Petoskey, serving residents in 22 counties across northern Lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula. More than 230 physicians represent nearly all medical and surgical specialties, enabling full-service care with an emphasis on cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences. McLaren Northern Michigan is a certified Primary Stroke Center, as designated by the Joint Commission. The hospital has a network of primary care providers and specialty care clinics throughout the region, and an outpatient surgery center in Cheboygan.

McLaren Northern Michigan is a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. McLaren has 28,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

McLaren is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

COMMUNITY LIVING

Petoskey is located on the shores of Lake Michigan's beautiful Little Traverse Bay in northwest, lower-Peninsula Michigan. The historic architecture, seasonal activities, and miles of waterfront make it a great place to settle year-round. Petoskey is a wonderful place to raise a family with its excellent schools (both public and parochial) and community sports programs. The historic downtown offers many gourmet restaurants, specialty shops, and boutiques; as well as an active art and music community leading to very diverse and exciting opportunities to both watch and participate in music and theater. Petoskey’s housing market has diverse residential options : from condominiums to several acres of land, and ownership to renting. The area boasts of elegant Victorian architecture in the homes and buildings, with more than 400 homes on the National Historic register. There is something for everyone with the plethora of year-round outdoor activities in Petoskey. In the winter, the Winter Sports Park offers outdoor hockey, ice skating, and sledding; while the summer provides tubing, swimming, and countless beaches and woods to explore. Several hiking and biking trails wind throughout the area – some are even part of the North Country Trail, which links seven states and covers 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota.

Rogers City, Michigan offers a terrific combination of comfort, safety and natural beauty.  It is a community of about 3000 people in northeast Michigan.  Rogers City is a full-service city on Lake Huron, surrounded by state parks and the Herman Vogler Conservation Area.  With miles of clean beaches, it truly is a paradise for nature lovers, hunters, fishermen, boaters and anyone seeking a pristine and beautiful location.  In addition to essential services, Rogers City is vibrant and affordable with a wide selection of housing options.

Cheboygan, Michigan is situated at the mouth of the Cheboygan River and Lake Huron. Located in the northern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, US Highway 23, M-27 and Interstate 75 are a short drive away making access to the city easy and convenient. Known as the “gateway to the waterways” Cheboygan is a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise! It is home to a deep-water harbor that opens on to the Straights of Mackinac and it sits at the headwaters of the Inland Waterways. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Cheboygan’s hotels, restaurants, shops, historic opera house, and picturesque lighthouses.

Charlevoix, Michigan is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and the western end of Lake Charlevoix.  Charlevoix is a destination for "Up North" vacations where you will be awed by the magnificent sights the area offers. A celebration of the beauty is found in the numerous art galleries and shops. View the clear blue water aboard a friendly chartered cruise. Hit the trails on foot or bike or experience paddling and water sports for an adventure you will never forget. Evoke a sense of years past with the historic architecture of Charlevoix, the famed Earl Young Mushroom Houses and the majesty of Castle Farms. Relax on one of the unspoiled beaches on Lake Charlevoix or Lake Michigan.

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is the oldest city in the state. Home to the world famous Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie is a community that continues to grow and thrive! Lake Superior State University is located in the city, offering educational and cultural opportunities for students all over the world. Sault Ste. Marie has a population of 17,500 and is a gateway to Canada via the picturesque International Bridge.  On the other side of the bridge, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is a bustling center of commerce and activity, boasting a population of 85,000. Together, the cities offer shopping, cultural events and world class recreational opportunities. Tahquamenon Falls is nearby, as well as numerous lighthouses, forests and magnificent bodies of water. Visitors and residents alike enjoy fishing along the St. Mary’s River.